Krambo Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) So I bought the Nvidia GTX a while ago without knowing that it runs really hot, they say its safe and no problem but it bothers me. Many GRID2 racers will hear me moan about this (amongst everything else) as temperatures sore into the 70's C. So after lots of reading I stumbled upon a popular mod that drops the temps dramatically on compatible cards. So i cracked on following this guide.. http://www.overclock.net/t/1263635/antec-kuhler-gtx-480-closed-loop-water-cooling-mod-guide I haven't fully worked out the placement for the radiators yet but it's alot better. Idle temps have dropped from 50 degrees C down to 34 degrees C (running two monitors) Load temps are fantastic, grid 2 on default fan speeds don't got above 60, before hand it was easy at 80 degrees before I increased the fan speed. Just thought I would share. Edit - Not sure where I got the 60 degree temps from.. just took a couple screens whilst playing GRID2 max temp 45 degs :banana: Happy Edited March 8, 2014 by Krambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeno~SPARTA~ Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Nice one, I wish I could get something like this for my 7950. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custard~SPARTA~ Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 GJ mate I didn't know they were making sealed units like that for GPUs gotta love liquid cooling gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 It's not mate its a CPU cooler, just modified to fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custard~SPARTA~ Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 If that is the case does it cover all the bits the old heat sink did? I have read that cheaper water blocks sometimes don't do as good as job as they should and altho it reads as lower temps some parts actually remain quite hot. As long as a little air is passing by the card I guess it shouldn't be too much to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlon64~SPARTA~ Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 (edited) Nice, Kram, I would be a little conserned that the tie wraps would losen after awile and cause it to lift off, there are water blocks for vid cards available all over, swifttech, thermaltake and the nice thing is one could have longer hoses to reach the side of the case. Nice mod! Or see if you can use the bracket to mount it. If the ram chips start to get warm there are small heat sinks with cooling fins out there as well. http://koolance.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=29_46 Edited March 9, 2014 by Athlon64~SPARTA~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 If that is the case does it cover all the bits the old heat sink did? I have read that cheaper water blocks sometimes don't do as good as job as they should and altho it reads as lower temps some parts actually remain quite hot. As long as a little air is passing by the card I guess it shouldn't be too much to worry about. No, it was mentioned in another forum i posted this on who said i should re attatch the shroud...so after a little mod (pliers) i did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANiC Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 looks like ppl are getting great results with those mods. i really like it. the only 'proper' adapter ive seen is the nzxt g10 : http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-007-NX&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=787 i actually thought it only supported the nzxt aio coolers but there compatable with : NZXT: KRAKEN X60, KRAKEN X40Corsair H110, H90, H55, H50Antec: Cool H2O 920V4, H2O 620V4, H2O 920, H2O 620Thermaltake: Water 3.0 Extreme, Water 3.0 Pro, Water 3.0 Performer, Water 2.0 Extreme , Water 2.0 Pro, Water 2.0 PerformerZalman: LQ-320, LQ-315, LQ-310 and also has the 92mm fan at the end. possible to mount the cpu rad on the roof? the the gpu rad on the back back? and get your airduster on that fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 looks like ppl are getting great results with those mods. i really like it. the only 'proper' adapter ive seen is the nzxt g10 : http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-007-NX&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=787 i actually thought it only supported the nzxt aio coolers but there compatable with : NZXT: KRAKEN X60, KRAKEN X40 Corsair H110, H90, H55, H50 Antec: Cool H2O 920V4, H2O 620V4, H2O 920, H2O 620 Thermaltake: Water 3.0 Extreme, Water 3.0 Pro, Water 3.0 Performer, Water 2.0 Extreme , Water 2.0 Pro, Water 2.0 Performer Zalman: LQ-320, LQ-315, LQ-310 and also has the 92mm fan at the end. possible to mount the cpu rad on the roof? the the gpu rad on the back back? and get your airduster on that fan! Yeah i was thinking that, but one of my CPU fans would have to be outside the case as they are both push pull. it has been blasted! many times, just needs a wipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANiC Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 it has been blasted! many times, just needs a wipe talking about the fan, not your ass m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrester~SPARTA~ Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 roflol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Thanks for your superlative input as usual Forrester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchman~SPARTA~ Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Thanks for your superlative input as usual Forrester Have you swallowed a theasuarus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adder360~SPARTA~ Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I am all ways a fan of things that are fixed using cable ties at the main form of attachment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlon64~SPARTA~ Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Why stop there, load a better bios in the card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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